Rug Material Guide

A beautifully chosen rug can tie an entire room together, but it can be tricky to differentiate material and getting it right. That’s why we’ve prepared these material-by-material fact sheet to guide you.


All our rugs are available in a range of standard sizes or can be custom made to perfectly fit your space. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Wool

Pros:

  • Soft & durable
  • Naturally stain-resistant
  • Excellent for high-traffic areas

Cons:

  • Can be more expensive
  • May shed initially

Wool

Pros:

  • Soft & durable
  • Naturally stain-resistant
  • Excellent for high-traffic areas

Cons:

  • Can be more expensive
  • May shed initially
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Cotton

Pros:

  • Affordable and easy to clean
  • Lightweight and versatile
  • Great for casual spaces and kids’ rooms

Cons:

  • Less durable than wool
  • Can fade over time with sunlight exposure

Cotton

Pros:

  • Affordable and easy to clean
  • Lightweight and versatile
  • Great for casual spaces and kids’ rooms

Cons:

  • Less durable than wool
  • Can fade over time with sunlight exposure
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Jute and Sisal

Pros:

  • Eco-friendly and biodegradable
  • Adds a natural, rustic look
  • Durable and good for high-traffic areas

Cons:

  • Rough texture, not as comfortable underfoot
  • Susceptible to moisture damage

Jute and Sisal

Pros:

  • Eco-friendly and biodegradable
  • Adds a natural, rustic look
  • Durable and good for high-traffic areas

Cons:

  • Rough texture, not as comfortable underfoot
  • Susceptible to moisture damage
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Synthetic Rugs (Polypropylene, Nylon, Polyester, Acrylic Fibre)

Pros:

  • Highly durable and stain-resistant
  • Affordable and available in various styles
  • Great for high-traffic areas

Cons:

  • Less environmentally friendly
  • Can feel less luxurious than natural fibers

Synthetic Rugs (Polypropylene, Nylon, Polyester, Acrylic Fibre)

Pros:

  • Highly durable and stain-resistant
  • Affordable and available in various styles
  • Great for high-traffic areas

Cons:

  • Less environmentally friendly
  • Can feel less luxurious than natural fibers
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Silk

Pros:

  • Luxurious feel and beautiful sheen
  • Delicate patterns and rich colors
  • Adds elegance to formal spaces

Cons:

  • Expensive and less durable
  • Requires professional cleaning

Silk

Pros:

  • Luxurious feel and beautiful sheen
  • Delicate patterns and rich colors
  • Adds elegance to formal spaces

Cons:

  • Expensive and less durable
  • Requires professional cleaning
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Bamboo and Bamboo Silk

Pros:

  • Luxurious feel and beautiful sheen
  • Delicate patterns and rich colors
  • Adds elegance to formal spaces

Cons:

  • Expensive and less durable
  • Requires professional cleaning

Bamboo and Bamboo Silk

Pros:

  • Luxurious feel and beautiful sheen
  • Delicate patterns and rich colors
  • Adds elegance to formal spaces

Cons:

  • Expensive and less durable
  • Requires professional cleaning
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